S/O upcoming weddings...

MarriedInAFever · September 2010

How about some advice from brides to the brides-to-be?

MarriedInAFever · September 2010

This is all really good advice! I knew you all wouldn't disappoint

Shaye526 · September 2010

Even though I'm not yet married I thought the advice my DJ gave me was good. If it's not too late for you to do so, he said it's a good idea to have you and FI's meal served while people are getting their salad/appetizers, this way you have time during dinner to go around and chat with people or do whatever you need to do while people are sitting down.

LesPaul · September 2010

The day will literally feel like it was 15 minutes long. However much time you have planned to get ready, add more. I felt very rushed and wished I had more time. Eat something mid-day, because you might not eat again. Enjoy the reception - it was overwhelming to think that all those people had gathered just for us, but it was really cool to have all our favorite people in one place. Ask specific people to take LOTS of pictures to put on disk for you to enjoy while you're waiting for the pro pics.

kd.joseph · September 2010

Make sure to have the MOH carry the emergency kit (mine had one of her own that she made up). You most likely wont need much, but I know some girls used the sewing kit. My make-up artist gave me the lip stick she used on me for touch ups. And my MOH thought to bring bottled water, which was a great idea during the photo session.

[Deleted User] · September 2010

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[QUOTE]I wish I had been hungry on my wedding day. I had absolutely no appetite and forced down some dry Cheerios. I spent months drooling over the fancy hors d'ouvres that we had chosen, and I wasn't even hungry enough to eat those. I did eat a mini beef Wellington, and it was badass. I felt bad because they made me a little plate that was a sampling of everything, and I didn't eat it. And I wasn't hungry for the most amazing cake I've ever had. I had to choke down those first bites. Awful. I'm glad we got to take the rest of the cake home, though, because we ate off of it for 2 weeks.
Posted by zippityb[/QUOTE]

I was the total opposite. I couldn't wait for the reception. Before the ceremony I was too nervous to eat much, but after it was all said and done I was ready for some mashed potatoes and gravy, grape jelly meatballs, and chicken. People teased me because I had such a huge plate.

We had so many leftovers that they fed us throughout the honeymoon. It was great.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · September 2010

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[QUOTE]If you have family and friends coming from out of town, try to keep the day before the wedding as free as possible so you can relax and spend some time with loved ones.
Posted by marriedfilingjointly[/QUOTE]

I love this advice. I have lots of family coming from very far away. I'm so excited to see them but I know it will be hectic that last week - I want to make sure I have time to see them all and visit :)

kd.joseph · September 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O upcoming weddings... : I was the total opposite. I couldn't wait for the reception. Before the ceremony I was too nervous to eat much, but after it was all said and done I was ready for some mashed potatoes and gravy, grape jelly meatballs, and chicken. People teased me because I had such a huge plate. We had so many leftovers that they fed us throughout the honeymoon. It was great.
Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]

This was us. We had a 4 course meal at our favortie restaurant, and the food was so good we were eating off each others plates. Trying out different things. By the time it was over I almost couldnt eat our cake I was so stuffed.
Then I had heartburn at 4am, from being sucked in a dress and eating like a pig. But it was AWESOME!
Take time to enjoy the food MILF.

zippityb · September 2010

We didn't get any food leftovers. I think the catering company took all of that stuff home.

kd.joseph · September 2010

BTW How is your brother?

[Deleted User] · September 2010

I was the same, kd, I didn't even want the cake, just more food! The food was seriously the best part. My family cooked almost everything, with the exception of the spinach quiche and fried chicken, and anyone who knows me knows that I can't get enough of my grandparents' cooking. I would eat my grandma's mashed potatoes and grandpa's homemade gravy every single day if I could.

Everyone definitely be sure to enjoy the food. Just sit down, even if for only a few minutes, and take time to enjoy each bite. Totally worth it.

MarriedInAFever · September 2010

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[QUOTE]BTW How is your brother?
Posted by kd.joseph[/QUOTE]

He's doing ok, thanks for asking! He's home and back to school, which helps his outlook so much. He's looking forward to the wedding and being in the WP. He has an appointment next week if the lung doesn't collapse before then. It will likely be a couple weeks before the collapse and surgery. So we're just kind of waiting!

maratea · September 2010

Take a moment to step back and take it all in. I felt like ceremony and reception went by so fast, I didn't get to really enjoy it. Spend a few quiet, private moments alone with your new H after the ceremony, but before the reception. It's probably the only time you'll be alone all day.
Post-wedding sex might not be mind-blowingly amazing because you'll be tired. BUT it's still a nice treat that you know is waiting after the big show is done.

MarriedInAFever · September 2010

Oh! FI and I also are riding alone to the reception. So that will be some nice, alone, reflection time. Check it out:

Mara, we also have to be at the airport at 5 a.m. the next morning. So I'm banking on the good stuff during the HM.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · September 2010

This thread is making me wish our wedding was tomorrow.

MISSCOURTNEY20 · September 2010

I read each and every one of these. Thank you so much for the great advice. Keep 'em coming.

[Deleted User] · September 2010

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[QUOTE]Agree w/ Opal - at some point, some of the items on your checklist must become unimportant. If you are the only one who will notice that detail, let it go. <strong>Your guests will remember the big things</strong> - the ceremony, the food, were they comfortable at the reception, stuff like that. Enjoy your guests, enjoy your new DH, and enjoy the day.
Posted by LesPaul[/QUOTE]

Yes, like the alligator in the pond. That damn gator was more popular than the wedding. People kept throwing it chicken to try and make it come closer. Apparently satefy was not a major concern at our wedding....

dmiller9274 · September 2010

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[QUOTE]This thread is making me wish our wedding was tomorrow.
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

I was just thinking the exact same thing. Now that I've bought my dress I feel like I'm ready for it to get here!

AllAboutTheBenjamin · September 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O upcoming weddings... : Yes, like the alligator in the pond. That damn gator was more popular than the wedding. People kept throwing it chicken to try and make it come closer. Apparently satefy was not a major concern at our wedding....
Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]

HEY! No fair, I want a gator at MY wedding. Damn Nodak climate...

[Deleted User] · September 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O upcoming weddings... : HEY! No fair, I want a gator at MY wedding. Damn Nodak climate...
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

A couple months before, we were fishing at the cabin where we got married and my grandpa caught the gator, and let him go. So we consider him our pet, even though it's not our property. He's my wedding gator, which fits since we're UF fans.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · September 2010

I think every girl needs a wedding gator.

reddy123 · September 2010

I spent a lot of energy and over a year planning the day of my wedding, which went great, but the three days before were an unorganized clusterf*ck causing me to run errands like a chicken with her head cut off. Please plan the days before your wedding, and by plan I mean keep that area free, and be ready to say 'no' to any WR/NWR chores. Particularly, the day before. You should be relaxing, hydrating, and mentally preparing.... Not hunting down frames for grandma's pics, containers for the lemonade, etc.

I wish I would have made a list of about 5 people and couples that I wanted pics with and had the list on me the day-of. I didn't get any pics with the people that came from a few states away and I was bummed.

Make a phone list! I lost my phone the night before the wedding and my phone list saved me!

Make ten copies of your vows! Somehow I managed to lose my vows 9 times...

beatlesgirl25 · September 2010

I am in agreement with all of this advice. Definitely let yourself enjoy the moments of the day, because they will be over before you know it!

And just know that all this planning is for a reason, because you won't have time the day of the be making decisions and putting out small fires.

Stay hydrated on your wedding day, but try to do it earlier in the day. I was chugging water like a mofo all morning, was peeing all day, then didn't have anything to drink all afternoon but I was good and hydrated. I got through the ceremony and reception and all the way back to our hotel room without having to pee.

Night_Sprite · September 2010

Take it easy on booze. You'll be elated, adrenaline-y, and TIRED by the end of it. Booze doesn't help.

Also, no one wants to be that bride.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · September 2010

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[QUOTE]Take it easy on booze. You'll be elated, adrenaline-y, and TIRED by the end of it. Booze doesn't help. Also, no one wants to be that bride.
Posted by Night_Sprite[/QUOTE]

You mean that bride who's stumbling around the reception double fisting Pabst Blue Ribbon beers?

I've seen that bride too many times.

Night_Sprite · September 2010

So true, AATB. It can also include the girl passed out in the corner after she vomited on herself in the bathroom. The horror stories I have heard.

beatlesgirl25 · September 2010

Ooh yes, good one Reddy! Definitely feed your poor WP, or let them know if there will be food available nearby. My mom brought a big cooler and made sandwiches for us all in the hotel room while we were getting ready. I couldn't eat a bite, but everyone else really appreciated it.

zippityb · September 2010

We had two trays of Jason's Deli sammiches delivered to the hotel where we were getting ready. One went to the boys' suite and one to the girls'. My brother-in-law polished off the leftovers late that night after the reception.

[Deleted User] · September 2010

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[QUOTE]Take it easy on booze. You'll be elated, adrenaline-y, and TIRED by the end of it. Booze doesn't help. Also, no one wants to be that bride.
Posted by Night_Sprite[/QUOTE]

I recently saw a Bridezillas episode where she got trashed before the ceremony. She was a real bitch, made her H glue sparkly stuff to her shoes and said she was going to hang and eat the cake lady if it didn't turn out right. H said he wouldn't have married me if I walked down the aisle trashed like that.

kd--we named our gator Tebow. Because we're THAT original.

kpwedkk · September 2010

Remember to smile!! You will be beaming, and glowing with love!

Also remember to eat something, even if you aren't hungry for your meals, and take a big swig/gulp of water, to stay hydrated!

And, before you get into your dress, call for a bathroom timeout!!

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